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We took our first small steps in Africa this year! More specifically we visited the Ugandan capital, Kampala to spread the Valentine’s love on two landfill sites – Kitezi and Namboole. Our aim was to help 2,500 people. Given rainy season was about to start, we had to work fast. On Kitezi dump there are three rules 1) no children 2) all workers must be registered and 3) they need protective boots and gloves. The waste pickers we met were…